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Lake Como Comic Art Festival Full Guest List For 2023
And while a European convention, it is also aimed at Japan, the UK and the USA, with English spoken through the show. Bleeding Cool has been given an exclusive first look at the full creator list for the Lake Como show. Joining previously announced creators at Lake Como will be a host of new and returning guests,[...]
Michael Davis Writes Essay For John Paul Leon Batman/Catwoman Special
Now his friends and colleagues have completed the comic book in tribute and in memory of their friend, with Bernard Chang, Shawn Crystal, Mitch Gerads, and Dave Stewart completing the story, including tributes by Lee Bermejo, Denys Cowan, Dave Gibbons, Becky Cloonan, Klaus Janson, Dave Stewart, Rick Leonardi, Chris Batista, Dani, Tamra Bonvillain, Ibrahim Moustafa,[...]
John Paul Leon's Family Issue Statement and Fundraiser In His Memory
Donators in the last few hours have included Tom Mason, Walter Simonson, Jim Lee, Micheline Pitt, Rey Armenteros, Chris Ferguson, Kelley Jones, Dave Johnson, Jimmy Palmiotti, Ford Gilmore, Don Cameron, Dennis Calero, David Hahn, George Pratt, Bryan O'Malley, Daniel Zalkus, Dustin Nguyen, Sam Humphries, David Brittingham, Schannan E Rose, David Harper, Paul Reinwand, Jeff Parker,[...]
Spider-Woman Gets a Surprise Costume Redesign Ahead of New Series Launch
But it turns out, Marvel just wanted to soak in the variant cover sales glory of the costume one last time because it turns out Jessica Drew is getting a new look in Spider-Woman #1. Sent out to all the compliant Marvel media partner websites (so not us), Marvel revealed Drew's new look as designed by[...]
Plastic Man #1 Conner variant
Simone wasn't content with that, however, taking to Twitter Monday to surprise fans with another variant cover, this time by Amanda Conner and Dave Johnson. Check it out below: KA-BLAMM AGAIN! Variant cover to Plastic Man #1 by Amanda Conner and Dave Johnson! @AmandaRantsAlot pic.twitter.com/rsYLnFTIYc — Gail Simone (@GailSimone) May 21, 2018 Plastic Man #1 is in stores[...]
Bloodshot Icon
The new Bloodshot Icons variants are being done by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Glenn Fabry (Preacher), Neal Adams (Green Lantern / Green Arrow), Cully Hamner (Red) and Giuseppe Camuncoli (Superior Spider-Man) The Icon variant will first appear on Bloodshot Savlation #1 by writer Jeff Lemire (Moon Knight) and artists Lewis LaRosa (Bloodshot Reborn) and Mico Suayan[...]
Bullseye Takes Aim at Marvel in February
By Joe Glass Bullseye#1 cover by Dave Johnson This February, Bullseye gets his own 5 issue mini from Marvel, from writer Ed Brisson and artists Guillermo Sanna which has the infamous assassin setting out to show the world they should still fear him. But the series will also feature back up stories by comics legend and Bullseye co-creator[...]
[Updated] 12 Images From Marvel's Venom Variant Month March 2017
I've secreted the new ones in to the gallery now for you to enjoy … and I'm still leaving the lovely surprise at the bottom. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ The creators on each cover are Invincible Iron Man #5 by[...]
How To Draw Batman In 3 Minutes With Dave Johnson
Dave Johnson is an amazing artist He has done a tone of beautiful comic covers ranging from 100 Bullets to his upcoming work on Bloodshot USA. Dave also has a twisted sense of humor that we get to see on display here in How To Draw Batman in 3 Minutes with Rev Dave Johnson. This is definitely[...]
Dave Johnson Cosplaying As Chewbacca Mom?
As evidenced by this post from comic book artist Dave Johnson She agreed to sign for attendees to raise money for charity, charging $20 a pop. WTF!?! $20 a signature. A photo posted by Rev Dave Johnson (@devilpig666) on Jun 3, 2016 at 7:37pm PDT Some people have seen this Instagram post as critical of the show's decision to give her[...]
Marvel Targets DC Comics With A 1:4999 Sketch Variant For Deadpool #1
Last week, Bleeding Cool told you that DC Comics were issuing a 1:5000 original sketch cover by Jim Lee for Dark Knight III #1. Well, Marvel don't want to be undone! And are issuing a 1:4999 variant for the launch of Deadpool #1 by Dave Johnson A "Candy Sketch Variant". Below is the standard cover from ComicBook.com, parodying DC's[...]
Dave Johnson Does SDCC Exclusive Overstreet Cover For Hero Initiative
You take one of the best cover artists in the industry, have him draw an iconic character from one of the most celebrated creators of all time, put it on a limited edition of the definitive price guide and have all the money go to a charity to help creators in need… that all sounds[...]
Sideshow Announces 2-Foot Tall Superman: Red Son Premium Format Figure
The book was done by Mark Millar, Dave Johnson and Killian Plunkett and the character has found a way to live on outside of the initial story including other DC comics and video games Now the gray-suited Man of Steel can find his way to your shelf as Sideshow Collectibles has announced this 2 foot tall premium[...]
Dave Johnson's Very Rare Variant Cover To Hellbreak #1
But here is the Dave Johnson cover… available for every 150 copies retailers order So… there may not be too many about. It's possible this is the only place you'll see it. So breathe it all in… And relax… Oni Press are launching Cullen Bunn's Hellbreak as an ongoing series. Here is the cover to issue 1. And here is[...]
Cover Variance: The Third-To-Seventh Covers Of X-O Manowar #0, All Together
Here's a look at the linked covers from X-O Manowar #0, comprising covers C, D, E, F and G of that origin issue, by Dave Johnson. Clicky for a bit biggy. Here's a look at the linked covers from X-O Manowar #0, comprising covers C, D, E, F and G of that origin issue, by Dave Johnson. Clicky for a bit[...]
Monsters Are The Most Interesting Creatures, Thanks To DC Comics
General Mills worked with four artist to create new packaging: Jim Lee on Boo Berry, Dave Johnson on Franken Berry, and Terry and Rachel Dodson making over Count Chocula. "There are many lifelong fans of Monsters Cereal at DC Entertainment so we were excited when the Monsters team at General Mills reached out to us to[...]
DC Collectibles Unveils Its SDCC Line-Up
TV show on The CW Scribblenauts Unmasked figures (wave five and six) Designer Series Greg Capullo action figure (wave three) DC Comics Bombshells statues of Mera and Hawkgirl Man of Steel statue, art from Gary Frank Batman Black and White statues, art from Francis Manapul and Dave Johnson Wonder Woman Art of War statues, art[...]
Late Night Fun – Dave Johnson Shares His Designs
DC Collectibles has announced one of the new Batman Black & White statues designed by Dave Johnson, comic artist most notable for his run of covers on 100 Bullets though his list of credits is astounding. On his facebook page, Johnson shared the official DC image of the statue and his designs including what is under[...]
Full Artist Lineup For Harley Quinn Invades Comic Con International: San Diego Includes Paul Pope
Here's the full artistic list for the Harley Quinn Invades Comic Con International: San Diego issue, out next month. Amanda Conner, Marco Failla, Javier Garron, Dave Johnson, Paul Pope, Stephane Roux, Damion Scott, Rob Campanella and John Timms. That's right folks, Paul Pope drawing Harley Quinn Next stop, Kamandi? In this issue, written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and[...]
Sean Gordon Murphy To Do An Artbook With Six Up-And Coming New Artists
The book will feature seven vignettes as well as pencils, concept art and other behind the scenes work. Along with Murphy and his students, other artist will contribute including Andrew Robinson, Dave Johnson, Dan Panosian and Matteo Scalera. So how is the kickstarter doing? Murphy let us know himself:   Wow, 8k in 1 hour for my Kickstarter! I'll[...]
The Witcher Comes To Comics By Paul Tobin And Joe Querio
Dark Horse Comics announces a new video game tie-in series, The Witcher, based on the games by CD Projekt RED. From Paul Tobin, the Eisner Award–winning writer of Bandette, with art by Joe Querio (Lobster Johnson, B.P.R.D.) and covers by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), comes a riveting comic based on The Witcher, a series of dark[...]
Cammy's Covers – 100 Bullets To Occupy Comics
Cameron Hatheway writes; 100 Bullets: Brother Lono #1 by Dave Johnson ¡Ay, caramba! Such a delightfully pulpy cover by the Reverend Dave Johnson. While his covers are frequently featured here, it looks like he really took his time illustrating this cover in particular Just look at Brother Lono's face; it's definitely seen some action[...]
Nine Glorious Pages From October's A1 Annual
Gilbert, Sandy Plunkett, Scott Hampton, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Johnson, Garry Leach, Stanley Lau, Toby Cypress, Dave Elliott, Barnaby Bagenda, Norman Felche, Alex Shiekman, Mark Kneece, Dominic Regan, Madeline Holly-Rosing, Emily Hu, Sakti Yuwono, Jessica Kholinne, Bambos Georgiou and more 176 oversized pages, $23, get in there. Island in the Sky – written by JOE SIMON, penciled[...]
Cammy's Covers – Astonishing X-Men To Avengers Arena
I always found it weird that Aladdin had a diaper-looking pair of underwear when completely 'naked.' Avengers Arena #9 by Dave Johnson This is my favorite cover of the week, hands down Immediately the cracking lava-esque background that engulfs Apex draws the eye, followed by Apex's marionette work of Juston's pet Sentinel To contrast all the[...]
Cammy's Covers – From Adventure Time to Avengers Arena
Awesome cover, definitely fits the category of 'Algebraic!'     Avengers Arena #1 by Dave Johnson This is my favorite cover of the week, hands down After an entire year of "Is The Hunger Games a rip-off of Battle Royale and The Running Man?!" (Spoiler: it's not) It's nice to see an actual homage to the later by the[...]
Two DC Comics Not To Ignore For Hallowe'en – Lot 13 And Ghosts
"Stories spotlight a space heist on a ghost ship, a spirit who wants to play synthesizer in a techno band, a ghost-for-hire haunting agency and others dark, twisted tales." The creators are Geoff Johns, Gilbert Hernandez, Phil Jimenez, Joe Kubert, Jeff Lemire, John McCrea, Amy Reeder Hadley, Paul Pope and Neil Kleid with covers by[...]